About Us
Meet Our Team
GARY KATZ
Director, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT
As the founder of The Center for Intimacy Recovery, Gary has found that without a sense of intimacy with oneself, people can’t fully experience intimacy with someone else.
NANCY TRICAMO
Clinical Director, LCSW,
CSAT, CPTT
Nancy Tricamo received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work from New York University. After working in the field for several years, she attended a four-year program at The Training Institute for Mental Health, receiving a certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in 1998.
EVANGELOS DANIELS
Clinical Supervisor, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT
Evangelos' training includes various methods of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy for the treatment of various conditions including: depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family concerns, and life adjustment issues - in individuals, couples, and families.
ROSIE SILVA
MHC
Rosie has extensive experience working with individuals and couples in helping them attain greater intimacy with themselves and others. She has worked for many years with betrayal trauma and sexual addiction and has a keen understanding of the issues that need to be addressed to create healing, reovery and healthier relationships.
JEFF ADELSON
LMSW, CPTT
Jeff received his MSW from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. He has worked in the field of addiction for 15+ years and understands how self-soothing behaviors can often become destructive and difficult habits to break.
JAMIE GLASS
LCSW, CSAT, CPTT
Jamie is a graduate of Columbia University where she received her Masters of Social Work. She has training in various evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
GILBERT A. NICK
LCSW, CSAT-Candidate
Gilbert earned his Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. He has training using cognitive-behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques to support clients coping with compulsive behaviors, intimacy and relationship difficulties, and internal conflicts and stress.
SHAWNA STARKMAN
MFT-LP, CSAT-Candidate
Shawna graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a Masters of Science in Couples & Family Therapy, specializing in sex therapy. She believes in treating intimacy & sexual issues in the most holistic way possible by looking at the whole system, mind, body and spirit.
TAKIYAH WALCOTT
LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Takiyah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of New York. She earned her M.S in Marriage and Family Therapy at Long Island University and specializes in sex therapy. Takiyah’s approach to therapy is warm, open-minded, collaborative, and supportive.
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ISOLDE SUNDET
LMHC
Isolde is a licensed psychotherapist (LMHC) with 10 years of counseling and assessment experience. Isolde primarily uses a psychodynamic approach to counseling but utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy and short-term solution focused therapy when appropriate.
KATYA GRUZGLINA
MFT
Katya received her Masters of Psychology with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy. Katya’s approach is rooted in experiential models like Emotionally Focused Therapy & Internal Family Systems as well as postmodern practices like Narrative & Solution-Focused Therapy.
ERIKA SANTOSUOSSO
LMSW, CSAT-Candidate
Erika fosters a warm & collaborative environment to meet the unique needs of her clients. With an open-minded and inclusive approach to therapy, Erika combines techniques such as ACT, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and DBT to provide a comprehensive & tailored treatment.
MICHAEL FRIEDMAN
LPC, CSAT-Candidate
Mike Friedman, a Licensed Professional Counselor, is passionate about working with individuals and couples. With a strong commitment to evidence-based treatments, Mike strives to enhance client wellness and facilitate healing from trauma.
NICOLE AMESBURY
LMHC
Nicole is a psychotherapist, (LMHC) licensed in Florida, who for over a decade, has helped people navigate through relationship dilemmas, anxiety, trauma recovery, personality and identity concerns with her genuine care, warmth and wisdom.
ADRIANNA XUE
M.A.
Adrianna believes that the client is the expert of their own life. She aims to meet the client where they are by creating a safe, non judgmental space grounded in respect, compassion and empathy.
SARA A. HERRERA
LMSW
Sara is dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and intimate partners to navigate the complex challenges of their sexual and intimate lives, whether in the aftermath of relationship crises or with long-standing issues.
MICHELLE CRUZ
LMSW, CSAT Candidate
Michelle became a LMSW after twenty years in corporate training and teaching in higher education. Sh earned her second master’s degree from Fordham University in Social Work. Her focus is to help clients achieve self-acceptance and build healthy connections in relationships.
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AKIVA TOLCHIN
MFT, CTNC-LC
Akiva is a psychotherapist (MFT-LP) and a relational trauma specialist. Holding an attuned and empathetic space, Akiva applies evidence-based trauma therapy, collaborating with clients to explore, realize, and process everything to the core of the psyche.
NOEL RAMIREZ
DBH, LCSW, CSAT - Candidate
Dr. Ramirez, a licensed clinical social worker, has over 15 years of clinical experience in various healing settings. His psychotherapeutic approach is informed by love, honor, and respect, and is rooted in the power of relationships and communities.
SASHA PETTUS
Clinical Intern
Sasha is currently a second-year Master's student in Mental Health and Wellness at NYU. Her passion lies in cultivating a compassionate and supportive environment for all clients, employing various therapeutic techniques to cater to their individual needs.
MEGAN BURTON
Clinical Intern
Megan is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Counseling for Mental Health & Wellness at NYU. She previously earned a Master of Education in Psychology from Columbia University, where she focused her research on breaking down systemic barriers to mental health and creating intervention strategies.
ADRIAN MULLINGS
Recovery Coach
Adrian serves as a coach to guide people in recovery. He works on multiple levels with clients, introducing them to recovery and walking side by side on their journey in getting acclimatized to the recovery process and through day-to-day challenges that come up.
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ALY BAILEY
Billing Manager / Executive Assistant
Alexandrea “Aly” is a literal Jill of All Trades. She holds degrees in Clinical Psychology as well as Business Administration and to satisfy her lifelong love of learning, she will be testing for her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Summer 2023.
CHRISTI FONTANA
Practice Manager
Christi Fontana is often the first point of contact between clients and the Center for Intimacy Recovery. She knows how heavy it can be to pick up the phone and ask for help. Christi helps potential clients understand the therapy process, figure out what type of therapy will be most helpful and which therapist will be the best fit for them.
COURTNEY NOCITI
Practice Manager
Courtney brings a deep passion for mental health and a dedicated approach to guiding patients at the start of their recovery journeys. With a focus on fostering a compassionate and efficient consultation process, Courtney ensures that each client receives personalized attention and care, aligning with the individual goals of those she works with.
DIANA GARCIA
Social Media Manager
Diana is a seasoned social media manager and operations consultant with a background in psychology and human resources. She brings a unique perspective to marketing and practice management, combining her expertise in mental health with her skills in business strategy.
Clinical Consultants
Clinical Consultants are independent professionals with a specific area of expertise which the Center for Intimacy Recovery draws from and utilizes in our team based approach for our clients.
AMANDA LEFKOWITZ
DNP, PMHNP
Dr. Amanda Lefkowitz is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who earned her doctoral degree from Columbia University, where she was the recipient of The Doctor of Nursing Practice Award for clinical excellence.